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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G X Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) 08Points
6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4250
mAh

(Non removable)

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26Points Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W) Compare Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G X
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) vs Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+159 grams (5.57 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+6.81 millimeters (0.27 inches)15%
Thinner
vs7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+(front) 20MP98%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 10MP
+33W32%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs25W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.2vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
AMOLEDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
90Hzvs+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+524 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.55"vs+6.7"2%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MPvs+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP + 0.3MP15%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/1.97" inchesvs+1/1.76" inches12%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 12vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4250 mAhvs+4500 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound with dual speakersvs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
IP53 certifiedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
HDR10+
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)
ModelXiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)
Other model namesMi 11 Lite (M2101K9G Global) + NFCGalaxy S20 Plus 5G G986W (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Canada
Canada
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date4/16/2021, Announced: 3/29/20213/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth6.81 millimeters (0.27 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.73 x 160.53 millimeters (2.98 x 6.32 in)73.7 x 161.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.37 in)
Weight159 grams (5.57 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)
Display typeAMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6.55" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI524 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate90Hz120Hz
Display features500nits[typ]
HDR10+
HDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)
System versionAndroid 11Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 13
User InterfaceMIUI 12 / 13One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G SM7350-AB (5nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 670 (Single-core)
3x 2.2GHz Kryo 670 (Triple-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 670 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 642Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 465534 (v8), 522490 (v9)
Geekbench: 2909 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 35fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.2
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (5, 41, 66, 71)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1/4"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4AF
(quad camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.97" inches1/1.76" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/3.4" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)
LoudspeakerMono sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4250 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Truffle Black, Mint Green, Citrus Yellow
• Silicon case included
• Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.1W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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